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MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
BA Global Studies options

Year 1, Component 01

GV103-4-AU
GV103-4-AU
Introduction to International Relations
(15 CREDITS)

This module offers a formative background in the study of international politics. The course seeks to provide the essential tools and theoretical concepts used to analyze international politics so that a better understanding of specific historical events or contemporary issues is given. Students will apply the key concepts learned in the module to explain significant events and changes in world politics. This includes assessing important features of international politics in the post-Cold War era, including the global spread of democracy and the rise of new security issues. Throughout the module, students practice applying theoretical concepts to real world events and developing their critical thinking skills.

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